My First M - RCgolf's M05

by RCGolf Fri 12 Apr 2013 - 0:41

Hi guys,

So there was this hoo har about M chassis on the other thread just not that long ago. "Happen" (..really!) to pass by Tai Sing during lunch the other day and immediately took notice of a particular body I really liked (...for RC car la..) that was meant for the M class chassis. Seeing that it may just be the up and coming gig in SGC, so have been busy for the past few evenings with this ...

My First M - RCgolf's M05 Img_2712

So you can imagine what a surprise I had when an unexpected SMS landed me with this today ...

My First M - RCgolf's M05 Img_2711

So naturally I was re-energised this evening to to do a quick mock up like this ...

My First M - RCgolf's M05 Img_2715

It's not finished yet ... but I'm already Luving it cyclops

by kelvintan_hc Fri 12 Apr 2013 - 8:28

Nices bro

by boolean21 Fri 12 Apr 2013 - 8:34

woo hoo...
looks great rcgolf!

this is poisonous!!
love the body!!

Twisted Evil

by laneboysrc Fri 12 Apr 2013 - 8:36

Nice, nice, nice! The black hood makes it look even better. Need to think about that for ours as well...

by ket2175 Fri 12 Apr 2013 - 17:18

Nice.

by Marpek Fri 12 Apr 2013 - 20:14

BBB!!!

by Zax13 Sun 14 Apr 2013 - 19:36

Nice...!!! You kena poison already ah....

by RCGolf Mon 15 Apr 2013 - 21:11

Thanks guys for the kind words Very Happy

IMO, the M05 chassis is quite an easy and enjoyable build. Except for the screws which I find square off very easily, rest of the parts are typical top notch Tamiya quality that many are familiar with. Not sure how I am gonna service that gear box without taking the whole chassis apart though silent

Here are some WIP photos:

My First M - RCgolf's M05 Img_2716

"Ball Bearings should always be your first upgrades" it says so on the box ... I'm inclined to agree Smile

They call it "Friction dampers" ... Rolling Eyes

They could have called it "Pogo sticks" and you wouldn't have felt any difference.

Nonetheless, the completed chassis. Initial impression is that all those weight are way down low, probably gonna be one stable and fun little puppy.. pirat

can't wait to run it

My First M - RCgolf's M05 Img_2725

Gotta love this body kit from HPI. It comes with options like different front grille sticker, different sets of tail lights, 4 different sets of side mirrors and 2 pairs of wipers (LHD or RHD) for you to choose which to use. Lots of sponsor and retro Datsun decals too. All body kits should offer such choices. In fact, I was so spoilt for choice, that I have yet to decide which wing mirror and tail light decal to use Suspect

Is it just me or does that rear bumper looks weird? Anywayz, thanks for looking. alien

by Marpek Mon 15 Apr 2013 - 21:34

Damn swee man...better than Tamiya golf in body detailing!

Did you actually mount the rear bumper upside down...or mixed with the front and rear? Not supposed to look like that leh? scratch

by boolean21 Mon 15 Apr 2013 - 21:46

this is another very poisonous thread!!!

where is the antidote????

someone... help!!!

by kelvintan_hc Mon 15 Apr 2013 - 21:48

Areadly half dead Evil or Very Mad

by Marpek Mon 15 Apr 2013 - 22:08

boolean21 wrote:this is another very poisonous thread!!!

where is the antidote????

someone... help!!!

Antidote can only be available at stargek, or click the buy buy buy button online!!! Twisted Evil

by laneboysrc Mon 15 Apr 2013 - 22:36

Nice nice nice! Looks really sweet with the Datsun body. Wrong wheels driven though :-)

Regarding your stripped screw problem: Maybe your cross-head screw driver is not the right type for the Tamiya screws? I do have 2 types and one of them is a screw stripper as well, but the other one fits snug and has never stripped a single screw. Better check since you had the same issue on your XV-01!

rcgolf wrote:It comes with options like different front grille sticker, different sets of tail lights, 4 different sets of side mirrors and 2 pairs of wipers (LHD or RHD) for you to choose which to use. Lots of sponsor and retro Datsun decals too. All body kits should offer such choices. In fact, I was so spoilt for choice, that I have yet to decide which wing mirror and tail light decal to use

Fully agree! And the great thing is that the second set of wipers, mirrors, etc can be used to add details to another body. Plus all the light buckets are well prepared to receive LEDs. Even better than Tamiya bodies! I think I have to order more HPI bodies Twisted Evil

by Marpek Mon 15 Apr 2013 - 23:58

[quote="laneboysrc"]Nice nice nice! Looks really sweet with the Datsun body. Wrong wheels driven though :-)

Regarding your stripped screw problem: Maybe your cross-head screw driver is not the right type for the Tamiya screws? I do have 2 types and one of them is a screw stripper as well, but the other one fits snug and has never stripped a single screw. Better check since you had the same issue on your XV-01!

rcgolf wrote:It comes with options like different front grille sticker, different sets of tail lights, 4 different sets of side mirrors and 2 pairs of wipers (LHD or RHD) for you to choose which to use. Lots of sponsor and retro Datsun decals too. All body kits should offer such choices. In fact, I was so spoilt for choice, that I have yet to decide which wing mirror and tail light decal to use

Fully agree! And the great thing is that the second set of wipers, mirrors, etc can be used to add details to another body. Plus all the light buckets are well prepared to receive LEDs. Even better than Tamiya bodies! I think I have to order more HPI bodies Twisted Evil

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If you are serious for detailed bodies mate, look for ABC hobby ones!

by Zax13 Mon 15 Apr 2013 - 23:59

So when can I see the little cars in action?

by Marpek Tue 16 Apr 2013 - 0:02

Soon...when all is ready! bounce

by RCGolf Thu 18 Apr 2013 - 0:11

Just a little icing on the cake ... hopefully enough to nudge the no. of M class owners in SGC over the 10 car mark clown

zax13 -------> Wink

by Marpek Thu 18 Apr 2013 - 0:20

Nice with the lights! Can see you had managed to fixed tge rear bumper. Very Happy

by boolean21 Thu 18 Apr 2013 - 0:31

That was a very forceful nudge rcgolf!!

Great details!

by Zax13 Thu 18 Apr 2013 - 5:25

RCGolf wrote:Just a little icing on the cake ... hopefully enough to nudge the no. of M class owners in SGC over the 10 car mark

zax13 ------->

Very powerful wink bro... rendeer

by laneboysrc Thu 18 Apr 2013 - 8:36

Very nice! Will buy some paint for mine today. Thanks for providing motivation Twisted Evil

by Marpek Thu 18 Apr 2013 - 13:53

Zax13 wrote:
RCGolf wrote:Just a little icing on the cake ... hopefully enough to nudge the no. of M class owners in SGC over the 10 car mark

zax13 ------->

Very powerful wink bro...

You can start fill in the 2 blanks...

by Zax13 Thu 18 Apr 2013 - 21:54

Marpek wrote:
Zax13 wrote:
RCGolf wrote:Just a little icing on the cake ... hopefully enough to nudge the no. of M class owners in SGC over the 10 car mark

zax13 ------->

Very powerful wink bro...

You can start fill in the 2 blanks...

by RCGolf Tue 21 May 2013 - 14:53

Hi

Just a cool vid to share. Check out the sound of that 2300cc engine at 9'30

by boolean21 Tue 21 May 2013 - 14:58

When's the next mini race????

Twisted Evil

by laneboysrc Tue 21 May 2013 - 15:19

Great find, just the right motivation while I put on the decals on mine Very Happy

by RTECH Tue 21 May 2013 - 21:32

I dun know whether the Datsun i sit on is a 510 model 40years ago but the rear certainly looks the same.
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My First M - RCgolf's M05 5736_1156115536873_7711117_n

by Marpek Tue 21 May 2013 - 21:35

RTECH wrote:I dun know whether the Datsun i sit on is a 510 model 40years ago but the rear certainly looks the same.

That kid is you? Looks like girl girl ley!!!

by boolean21 Tue 21 May 2013 - 21:37

Wah!!!

Nice find rtech!!

by Marpek Tue 21 May 2013 - 21:51

RCGolf wrote:Hi

Just a cool vid to share. Check out the sound of that 2300cc engine at 9'30

One thing very nice in these countries is that you can go buy any scrap car from yard, restored it by putting any engine of your choice and other stuffs...lastly drive around even without a license plate!!! Twisted Evil

After watching this vid hands really itchy for a mini race man!!!

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